Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Atlantic Salmon vs Grayling

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Atlantic Salmon

Atlantic Salmon

1.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Grayling

Grayling

0.6 m

Atlantic SalmonGrayling
Weight2–46 kg0.1–3.5 kg
Length0.45–1.5 m20–60 cm
Top Speed35 km/h8 km/h
Lifespan3–13 yrs5–15 yrs
Incubation60 days28 days
Offspring2500–8000 3000–10000
DietCarnivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, Coast, Wetland, Forest, TaigaForest, Mountain, Taiga, Wetland
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe
FamilySalmonidaeSalmonidae
OrderSalmoniformesSalmoniformes